Stand-up physio targets stigma of female incontinence with new social enterprise
Pelvic health physio and stand-up comedian, Elaine Miller, is part of a new social enterprise that aims to tackle the stigma surrounding female incontinence.
People with acquired brain injury need rehab prescriptions, says parliamentary group
Children and adults who have an acquired brain injury (ABI) should receive a rehabilitation prescription, which details their neurorehabilitation needs, before they leave acute care.
Physios raise awareness of risks of postnatal lifting, and the benefits of pelvic floor training
Specialist physiotherapists can provide expert advice to new mothers about lifting and handling techniques, so they avoid back injuries and protect themselves from pelvic organ prolapse.
TUC Women’s conference: CSP members speak out on gender inequalities
Physiotherapy staff concerned at unfair treatment for women workers in the NHS have called on the TUC to develop strategies to address some of the inequalities and ingrained workplace problems.
This National Apprenticeship week (4 to 8 March), the physiotherapy team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is demonstrating the valuable contribution two apprentices are making to meeting local priorities and the commitments of the NHS long term plan.
People with long-term breathing or heart conditions, should receive advice during routine health appointments, about how to protect themselves from air pollution.